1.3 Where We Are In Place and Time

Central Idea: Innovations from the past have had an effect on life today
Concepts: Change, Reflection, Connection
Transdisciplinary Skills: Organisation
Attitudes: Curiosity, Confidence
Learner Profiles: Open Minded, Knowledgeable
Lines of Inquiry: An inquiry into:
  • Innovations that have influenced today's societies
  • Contributions of historical civilisations to today's world
  • Comparing society and life in historical and modern times
Teacher Questions:
  • What is a historical civilisation and what was life like in those times?
  • What are the similarities and differences between then and now?
  • How do we find out about the past?
  • Whay have some innovations survived while others have been lost?
  • Which innovations do you think will continue? Which will be lost?
  • How quickly did change happen?
Assessment:
  • Information report
  • Oral speaking presentation